July 11, 2015
Seriously. I was waiting for a friend at his gym yesterday, and I noticed that the walls in the entrance areas were painted in a mottled (maybe sponged?) pattern of shades of grey and burgundy – mostly dark – accented with metallic gold. Unexpected. Eye-catching. And it got my mind wandering…
“I view marriage as a merger of financial statements…”
Two weeks before graduation, he drops this little bombshell on you, and breaks your heart. He’s always made it clear that he doesn’t think your chosen work is going to be lucrative, but you didn’t realize quite how much the money mattered to him. I guess that’s a bullet dodged, but it still hurts.
…
25 years later, you get the email about the Alumni Committee meeting regarding the Endowment Funds, and you see his name. Sigh….
In 2 weeks, you’ve got to spend the weekend on campus with him. This might be the time to haul out every luxury item you own, and to show him just what he missed when he “called off the merger” with you.
Cardigan – Thakoon, trousers – Vanessa Bruno, blouse – Glanshirt, earrings – Argento Vivo, bracelet – YooLa, scarf – Alexander McQueen, boots – Tod’s, tote bag – Charbonize
Your school colors are burgundy and gold. Most people will wear this with navy, and look ultra-preppy. Not you… You’re more subtle than that!
Hermes “Collections Imperiales” scarf, earrings – Kasturjewels, grey jeans – Mother, knit scarf – Etro, sweater – Sea, bracelet – Annoushka, loafers – Tod’s, necklace – Vaubel, silk top – Glanshirt, clutch bag – Milly, dress – Ralph Lauren Black Label, pumps – Prada
Why yes, conventional wisdom would have you wearing silver jewelry with grey. You say differently. After all, they asked you to serve on this committee because of your new approach to situations and problems.
He’s got a pot-belly, his hair is making a quick exit, and he’s kind of annoying…
You, on the other hand, are elegantly gorgeous.
I don’t have many revenge fantasies, but I sure as heck want to be dressed to the nines if I ever get the chance!
love,
Janice
Oh, Janice, you made me laugh this morning! Love your stories and this is a really pretty vignette.
I love the story as much as the clothes!
Great selection of clothes and —-ha-ha-ha !
Revenge is a dish best served cold. Funny story, wonderful look.
Revenge is a dish best served cold. Funny story, wonderful look.
Great story! Thank you for a great start to my morning!
Love the stories and the clothes to go alongside. Great idea to pair gold with grey.
Clearly, dressing well is the best revenge! Love this!
I really wondered where you were going with the first line of your novella but you came through with flying colours!! Love the collezione and yes, your heroine looked great and probably felt great too. This is a very regal colour palette.
The very best part is that at the end of the weekend you realize that it really doesn't matter anyway. Looking back, your clothes were for you, not for him. You're so far beyond caring what anyone else thinks about you. Let him be him. You can be your gorgeous, glorious you!
Amen!
Oh yes!
Fantasy revenge that includes fashion ROCKS!
Like the story, love the clothes. Everything is luxurious but not "in your face." Of course, it may be wasted on a guy who knows the cost of everything but the value of nothing. I agree with Dragonfly's comment. ��
The best revenge is living well….and love the collection.
The blouses from Glanshirt aren't available in more than a couple of sizes and only in one store. Any ideas where else to find them or anything like them. They are fabulous! Love this collection…as they say….living well is the best revenge!
I've searched for them, and they appear to have sold like hotcakes in the last few days – I can't find they anywhere! Does anyone know of a good source for a silk blouse with a simple jewel neckline in beautiful, rich colors?
thanks!
Janice
Love the "revenge" fantasy. Lovely wardrobe as usual.
I used your 3×3 packing system today to prepare for a conference trip this week. I feel really prepared for the time away knowing I can mix and match anything and with the addition of two scarves and a necklace I can dress up or down as needed.
Excellent! Now you 're free to concentrate to the tough stuff!
hugs,
Janice
The conference was amazing and I was dressed perfectly for every situation, the best bit was bypassing the long queue waiting for baggage when I got home I just walked out the door and kept going home to my family!
I'd say old BF was a little underdressed in the heart department, back then. But, it is just the kind of jerky comment a male can make at that stage in his life. Yes, look great, and where there was once passion, bring compassion. He is unlikely to have had an easy sentimental life, even if he has learned some things along the way.
You always remind me that kindness is the best answer!
thanks,
and a big hug,
Janice
Well done! The gold with the grey just shows him, thanks Janice!
Ha ha, fabulous! Yes, compassion is the answer but who said you can't look stunning at the same time??? Love it!!
This is gorgeous and I love it! I have enough luxury appearing office clothes gathering dust, because work from home…I’m about to be fabulously looking going to the market!